Maintenance Technician- RAF Croughton

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Maintenance TechnicianRAF CroughtonPermanent, Full time, 39 hours per week
Competitive salary plus benefits

Serco have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join the team at RAF Croughton.

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the service and repair of Government Owned Vehicles (GOV). Reporting directly to the Vehicle Management Supervisor, you will be part of a team who provide accident and breakdown cover on a 24/7 basis.

Also in this role, you will be part of the emergency call out roster which is approximately 1 week in 3., Repair and maintain a fleet of 80 Vehicles
- 60% + of the vehicles are U.S Spec and Left hand drive.
- Range of Vehicles:

- HGV 6x4 Tractor
- HGV Trailers
- U.S Spec Fire Trucks
- U.S Spec Police Cars
- U.S Spec 8 Pax Vans
- Various U.K Spec cars

- Repair and maintain a varied range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc).
- Ensure that all repairs are carried out in accordance with Air Force Instructions and the Ministry of Transport Regulations.
- Refuel, wash and vacuum vehicle(s) when required.
- Perform driving duties when required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.
- Drive vehicles safely and show due consideration to other road users.
- Ensure driving skills maximise fuel efficiency and minimise risk to self, vehicle and other road users.
- Any other contractual duties as required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.

Must have a full clean UK Driving License
- NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent
- Hybrid/Electric vehicle experience desirable
- Hold Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC] - Desirable
- Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification - Desirable
- Experience in road side recovery + trailer (+E)
- Diagnostic experience
- Tyre changing and balancing
- Forklift license
- Inspect and repair to MOT standards
- Be able to maintain and obtain an appropriate Security Clearance, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Plans, free flu vaccines and more.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.